Ghanaian high jumper Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah stole the spotlight at the 49th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards, winning the prestigious titles of Female Athlete of the Year and Sports Personality of the Year. The 23-year-old’s stellar performance capped off an exciting night at the Accra International Conference Centre on January 24, 2025.
Also recognized at the event was Abdul Aziz Issah, who claimed both Male Footballer of the Year and Prospect of the Year awards. The SWAG Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of Ghana’s sportsmen and women who made significant contributions to the country in 2024.
Here is the full list of award winners from the gala:
- Sports Personality of the Year: Rose Yeboah Amoanimaa
- Footballer of the Year (Male): Abdul Aziz Issah
- Home-based Footballer of the Year (Female): Mukarama Abdulai
- Footballer of the Year (Female, Foreign-based): Thelma Baffoe Atuah
- Footballer of the Year (Home-based): Jonathan Sowah
- Athlete of the Year (Male): Edwin Gadayi
- Athlete of the Year (Female): Rose Yeboah Amoanimaa
- Boxer of the Year: Amadu Mohammed
- Swimmer of the Year: Abeku Jackson
- Coach of the Year: Desmond Ofei
The night celebrated the outstanding achievements of athletes and sports professionals across various fields.
